Pingtung Academy

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Pingtung Academy Introduction

In 1815 (the 20th year of the Jiaqing era of the Qing Dynasty), Wu Xingcheng, the county magistrate of Lower Tamsui, initiated the establishment of Pingtung Academy (also known as the Confucius Temple) with local gentry Guo Cui, Lin Mengyang, and others to promote cultural and educational development in the area. Although the academy has undergone multiple relocations and renovations, it has maintained its original layout of lecture halls, worship halls, and dormitories, fully showcasing the spatial characteristics of traditional academies. It is a historic building with deep historical significance in Pingtung and the only academy building in the region. The Pingtung Academy was initially constructed in what is now Zhongshan Park, comprising 36 dormitories, with a front hall serving as a lecture hall and a rear hall dedicated to worshipping Wenchang Dijun, Chengzi, Zhouzi, and others. In 1895 (the 21st year of the Guangxu era), the Pingtung Academy was converted into a Confucius Temple, primarily dedicated to Confucius and also honoring the four great sages: Mencius, Yan Hui, Zengzi, and Zisi, as well as five major Confucian scholars: Zhouzi, Zhuzi, Cheng Yi, Cheng Hao, and Zhangzi. However, due to a lack of funding for repairs, the temple gradually fell into disrepair. In 1937, the Japanese rulers of Taiwan planned to relocate the Confucius Temple to another site, but on the recommendation of Japanese scholars advocating for preservation, it was dismantled and relocated to its current site on Shengli Road, maintaining its original architectural style. However, after the relocation, the temple was not actively maintained for a long period, leading to further deterioration. It wasn’t until 1977, when the then Pingtung County Chief invited renowned architect Han Baode to lead a restoration project, that the temple was finally restored to its former glory in 1979. After the renovation, the temple's courtyard area was expanded, the front and rear halls were connected by pavilions, the main hall was converted into the Dacheng Hall, and the rear hall became the Chongsheng Shrine, with an additional single-slope corridor built and a screen wall inscribed with "Nine Reaches Palace Wall." Additionally, four stone tablets were preserved to showcase the history of the academy’s construction. In 1985, Pingtung Academy was designated as a national third-level historic site, possessing significant cultural value and being well-preserved as a historical monument.

Pingtung Academy Travel Information

Website:https://nchdb.boch.gov.tw/assets/overview/monument/19851127000081


Address:38 Shengli Road, Pingtung City, Pingtung County 900, Taiwan


Transportation Methods:1. By car: Pingtung Jiuru Interchange → Taiwan Highway 3 → Haifeng Lane 1 → Taiwan Highway 27 → Pingtung City → Victory Road → Pingtung Academy 2. Public transport: Kaohsiung → Train → Pingtung → Pingtung Academy


Other Nearby Attractions: Pingtung Academy & Chaoyang GateAhou City Gate (Chaoyang Gate)Zhongshan ParkPingtung Art MuseumChurch of the Holy CrossLiterature Museum of TravelMillennium ParkDongshan TemplePingtung County Paiwan Tribe Carving MuseumVictory Animal Slide Park


Nearby Cuisine: Hou's Braised DelicaciesZheng Jun Xiaolong Soup DumplingsBeiping Kong's Family Restaurant (Pingtung Branch)Seed Coffee - Pingtung German Coffee Gift BoxDai Jiang Japanese CuisineRed Eye Braised Dish TeahouseChen's HoneyAnother VillageXin Yuan Beef Hot PotCome In Cool Ice Shop


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